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Wildlife and Conservation

This category relates to all things to do with wildlife and conservation in Preston.

Ashton-on-Ribble hedgehog and bird rescue appeals for supplies

A hedgehog A Preston animal rescue running low on tinned pet food has issued a public appeal for supplies. The non-profit Preston Hedgehog Rescue Ltd and Preston Bird Rescue have asked for […]

2 years ago
Preston agriculture firm adopts new tech to improve cow health

A Preston agricultural footbath manufacturer has teamed up with Siemens to improve cow health. Hoofcount, on Reservoir Road, has adopted Siemens data capture and control technologies to help farmers make […]

2 years ago
Preston awarded ‘Champion City’ status under Queen’s green space scheme

Preston has received ‘Champion City’ status under The Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting initiative. The scheme, celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee and marking National Tree Week, highlights the leadership, dynamism, and […]

2 years ago
Precautionary measures after bird flu outbreak in Salwick

Bird flu control zone around Salwick Pic: APHA Precautionary measures are being put in place following a confirmed case of bird flu at a premises in Salwick near Preston. The response is being led locally by Lancashire County […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Bird flu outbreak at premises near Salwick

Stock image of geese Pic: Pixabay An outbreak of bird flu has been found at a premises in Salwick near Preston. The Animal and Plant Health Agency tweeted the news late yesterday (Friday 12 November). The […]

2 years ago
Ingol’s Dobcroft Nature Reserve to welcome tours and visitors

Nestled in the heart of Ingol is Preston secret environmental gem, the Dobcroft Nature Reserve.  Protected and secure, Dobcroft is a nature reserve in the centre of Preston, created as a safe […]

2 years ago
Excitement as extremely rare Belted Kingfisher spotted on River Ribble

Stock image of a Belted Kingfisher in California Pic: Kevin Cole An extremely rare Belted Kingfisher has been spotted on the River Ribble today (Monday 8 November). Originating from Florida, the bird is only the fourth one to ever be spotted […]

2 years ago
Ride the Change stop off in Preston during epic London to Glasgow cycle to mark COP26

Climate Action Preston activists played host to 85 cyclists and 7 support crew from Ride the Change. Their stop off was midway through their epic Climate Cycling marathon from London […]

2 years ago
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